Hyderabad, Aug. 13 -- The Telangana government on Wednesday cancelled the leave of all irrigation department officials for the next four days in view of a heavy to very heavy rainfall alert issued by the Meteorological Department.

Telangana Irrigation, Food and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has directed all officials to remain at their duty stations and stay fully alert to prevent any mishap or damage due to excessive rain. He also instructed officials to keep a close watch on all irrigation projects, reservoirs, canals, and tanks.

At the first sign of any possible breach or damage, officials have been told to immediately inform their district Collector, district Chief Engineer, and the Engineer-in-Chief (Irrigation).

The...